- The Voice of America Interviews the Gyalwang KarmapaFirst, the Gyalwang Karmapa spoke some words related to the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama: We Tibetans consider the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to be extremely important. We are most fortunate that he lights our way like a blazing torch as we pass through these dark and difficult times. His […]
- USCIRF Commissioners meet with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa of TibetUSCIRF Vice Chair Kristina Arriaga (right) and Commissioner Jackie Wolcott (left) met with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa of Tibet (center) to discuss religious freedom for Tibetan Buddhists in China.
- Lt. Governor Welcomes His Holiness the Karmapa to Washington StateThe Lt. Governor welcomed His Holiness the Karmapa, the second-highest ranking Tibetan Buddhist in exile and a world-renowned spiritual leader, to Washington state. The Lt. Governor thanked the Karmapa and his delegation for visiting Seattle again, and for bringing with him a message of compassion and global-mindedness. This trip marks the Karmapa’s third visit to […]
- Radio Free Asia InterviewDuring his recent visit to the USA, His Holiness Karmapa sat down with Radio Free Asia to discuss a variety of topics relevant to the Asian community.
- Gyalwang Karmapa Rinpoche Visits Office of Tibet in Washington DCGyalwang Karmapa Rinpoche visited the Office of Tibet on Wednesday, 5 July during his three-day visit to Washington, D.C. This trip to Washington follows his one-month visit to Canada. The afternoon visit to the Office of Tibet was informational. Representative Penpa Tsering updated him on various OoT activities and programs, while Kungo Tenzin Tethong, Director of […]
- The Gyalwang Karmapa’s Canada VisitCanada was blessed with a long-anticipated visit from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. After years of invitation, the Gyalwang Karmapa landed in Toronto and begun his first Canadian tour on May 29, 2017. His Holiness traveled country-wide, from east to west, giving public talks and performing Buddhist rituals. After two weeks […]
- Hi Holiness Visits The UKHis Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje made his first, historic visit to the UK between the 17th and 29th May 2017. While in the United Kindom, His Holiness attended 15 official engagements, traversed 9 counties, was received by HRH The Prince of Wales at Highgrove House & Gardens and was invited to […]
- 17th Karmapa’s Latest Book Interconnected Launched in the UKAt the conclusion of another very busy day in London, the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, arrived in the late afternoon at Watkins Books to attend the UK launch of his most recent book, Interconnected: Embracing Life in our Global Society. The book is the second in a series based on exchanges between the Karmapa […]
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- The Karmapa regularly teaches the Buddha Dharma in multi-day programs held each year and streamed online. Teaching archives and annual programs include the Kagyu Monlam, Kagyu Gunchoe, Arya Kshema, Dharmasvara archives, and the Mar ngok. Archives for past teachings and links to current teaching programs of the Karmapa can be accessed from the following links: […]
- USCIRF Vice Chair Kristina Arriaga (right) and Commissioner Jackie Wolcott (left) met with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa of Tibet (center) to discuss religious freedom for Tibetan Buddhists in China.
- July 6, 2017 – Washington, D.C. We Tibetans consider the birthday of HH the Dalai Lama to be extremely important. We are most fortunate that he lights our way like a blazing torch as we pass through these dark and difficult times. His birthday, therefore, is an important occasion for us. Born in the Land […]
- First, the Gyalwang Karmapa spoke some words related to the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama: We Tibetans consider the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to be extremely important. We are most fortunate that he lights our way like a blazing torch as we pass through these dark and difficult times. His […]